Pathology Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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Window period
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Hb Core antibody
2
Q
Menetrier disease
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Protein-losing gastroenteropathy. Enlarged rugal mucus folds. Hypoalbuminemia. Increased TGF-alpha
3
Q
Diarrhea, flushing
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Carcinoid - Increased serotonin production from tryptophan (can lead to niacin def.)
4
Q
Acetaminophen toxicity in alcoholic
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Increased P450 enzymes –> Acetaminophen to NAPQI –> free radical damage of hepatocyte and decreased glutathione